I'm not against having a vote, but informing core can be done by just posting a strongly argument-ed proposal for discussion and inviting someone from core to join the discussion.
I am against the notion that the budget system should be a tool to change the code as if it's some kind of democracy. I'm invested in dash because i trust core to build a kick ass crypto. Why should i trust MNO with that? They have no experience in creating or coding a currency. They are savvy investors. They could convince me only by creating a better coin. I'll jump ship and inform them of my errors in judgement.